ACC commander 'not brimming with confidence' about meeting F-35 flying hour cost target

By Courtney Albon / March 1, 2021 at 11:35 AM
The head of Air Combat Command said Friday he isn't confident the F-35 program can meet its target to reduce the F-35A's cost-per-flying-hour to $25,000 by 2025, and said he will meet with program officials and contractors this week to discuss affordability, availability and capability concerns. "Right now, we're not exactly . . . on target with affordability, but it's a continual topic as we go forward every single day," ACC Commander Gen. Mark Kelly told reporters during the Air...

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